As part of this months Primped VIP team, I got to test some fabulous new products!
My original review as it appeared for Primped, October 2010.

I opened the envelope and the smell of pink grapefruit transported me to a better place. A place where I was no longer standing in my kitchen after a day at work, where there were no bills to be paid, no dinner to be prepared, no cleaning to be done. I was in a tropical paradise, just by closing my eyes. And if this was the result after just opening the envelope, I couldn’t wait to try the new Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Summer Range of cleanser and scrub.

After the dinner, cleaning and bills were taken care of and it was time for bed, I headed to the bathroom to be indulged. The new oil free range is designed to fight against spots and blackheads but also smell super sweet.  While my skin is actually pretty good in this area, the product claims my skin will look brighter, clearer and be more refreshed – benefits I am not about to say no to.

I started with the Facial Wash, pumping a blob into my hand and rubbing together to work up a lather. The formula foams easily and when applied to the face is smooth and cool, not forgetting that it smells amazing. After rinsing off with cold water, my skin already felt refreshed.

Applying the Foaming Scrub to my fingertips and working them together, I used the product on my face in a circular motion on the T zone and sparingly everywhere else. Again, the product foamed – which I always think makes it feel cleaner – and rinsing in cool water left my skin feeling fresh and light.

After a towel dry and applying moisturiser, I found my skin was actually already quite hydrated and the moisturiser took a while to work in, which I can only attribute to the new products as my skin is usually quite dry after applying water or product.

I used the cleanser only in the mornings, and the cleanser and scrub in the evenings. The products look nice in bathroom – not overly branded and the pink is nice! – and I keep catching whiffs of pink grapefruit through the day, which is just divine. I can’t really comment from an acne point of view, but from a general skincare angle, the products are great – not drying at all which had been my main concern. I recommend you visit this tropical paradise.

Both products are $14.99 and available at supermarkets, chemists and Priceline etc.